Healthcare Assistant – Sligo

RecruitCare; Ballina; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to support nursing staff in providing high-quality care at a private aged care facility in Dublin, Ireland. Candidates should possess a QQI Level 5 in Healthcare or be working towards it and demonstrate strong communication skills, a caring attitude, and flexibility to work various shifts. This role offers the opportunity to thrive in a forward-thinking environment that values dedicated healthcare professionals. Apply now if you are ready to advance your career.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare or working towards it.
• Previous experience in a care setting desirable but not essential.
• Availability to work varied shift patterns.
• Have a good level of English language skills.
• Availability to work varied shift patterns days, nights & weekends, across Monday to Sunday.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing staff in providing high-quality care.
• Ensure residents' hygiene and personal care needs are met.
• Assist residents with eating and drinking.
• Assist residents with mobility and use of appropriate aids.
• Escort or transfer residents as directed by Nursing staff.
• Assist in End-of-Life Care.
• Undertake other duties as required by nurse and management.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Warm, caring attitude

Good level of English language skills

Education

QQI Level 5 in Healthcare or relevant qualification

FETAC Level 5 modules in Care of the Elderly

Job description

Healthcare Assistant – Dublin

Setting: Private Aged Care Facility

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Salary: Based on experience

About the Role

RecruitCare is seeking dedicated and skilled Healthcare Assistant to join our client's team in Dublin.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the nursing staff in providing high-quality holistic care to our residents
• Ensuring residents hygiene/personal care needs are maintained to the highest standards while maintaining the resident's dignity at all time
• Assisting residents with eating and drinking in line with their nutrition needs
• Assisting residents with mobilizing as appropriate and using correct aids
• Escorting or/and transfer residents as directed by the Nursing staff
• Assisting in End-of-Life Care
• Any other duties deemed necessary by nurse and management.

Qualifications & Skills

• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare/Relevant healthcare qualification (or working towards).
• Previous experience in a care setting is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills and a warm, caring attitude.
• Have a good level of English language skills
• Availability to work varied shift patterns days, nights & weekends, across Monday to Sunday.

Desirable Qualifications

• FETAC Level 5 modules in Care of the Elderly (preferred).
• Patient Moving and Manual Handling training.
• At least 1 year experience as Healthcare Assistant is preferred.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a committed and skilled healthcare workers to thrive within a forward-thinking organisation. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.

For further details, please send your CV to: [e-mail]